Churches and Cemeteries
Alcove United Church

The Alcove United Church was built in 1889 on land donated by Mary Edey Pritchard, for a ‘Methodist’ Church, on the understanding that services would continue to be held, or at such time that they ceased, the property be reverted back to the Estate. Mrs. Pritchard also donated the materials and the church was built by volunteer labour. The foundation is of natural stone and limestone, and the original wooden structure, 26 x 38 feet, was later veneered with brick. The lobby and church interior is of wood with a painted finish, the original hardwood floor being now covered with tile. Two aisles lead to the raised platform which accommodates the pulpit, communion table and choir stand. The pulpit, pews and walls are original. Approximately 80 people can be seated in the sanctuary.
The Manse, situated across the side road from the church and facing the river, had served as the Methodist parsonage for a century, when it was sold in 1957. The proceeds of the sale were used towards the construction of a parlour adjoining the rear of the church. Many years later, an addition was added to the rear of the church accommodating a Session/Sunday school room, kitchen and bathroom.
The Alcove United Church closed at a Thanksgiving ceremony in 2004.


Additional resources:
The Alcove United Church 1889-1999 - A Historical Reflection on a Community of Faith and Life by E. Lois Wilson
- Text Bank clippings
List of Gatineau Valley Churches.